For five days only, don’t miss the chance to explore the 93-year-old Italian naval training ship
Venue: Marina Bay Cruise Centre
Date: 24 - 28 October 2024
Admission: Free
Amerigo Vespucci and the Villaggio Italia will be docking in Singapore this October. Known as the most beautiful ship in the world, this iconic vessel symbolises Italy’s rich heritage, culture, and maritime history, and it surely will be an exciting experience as it arrives on Singapore’s shores for the very first time.
During its visit to Singapore, this Navy training ship will feature an exciting array of activities and events, inviting guests on board to explore the finest offerings from Italy.
More About Amerigo Vespucci in Singapore
Singapore is set to be the 25th host of the Amerigo Vespucci and Villaggio Italia for five days at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Starting from 7.30 pm on October 24th (Thursday) till 6.30 pm on October 27th (Sunday), you can board the Navy Amerigo Vespucci to learn more about what makes the custodian of the oldest naval and seafaring traditions "the most beautiful in the world”.
This experience will allow you to get to know the beauty of Italy through its art, culture, music, food, cinema, technology, and scientific research. The Amerigo Vespucci's world tour is not only a unified expression of the values of the entire nation but also a showcase of Italian excellence and supply chains, a driving force for the economy and the spread of Italian culture.
The "Amerigo Vespucci World Tour - Villaggio Italia" initiative, supported by Italian Government Minister of Defense Guido Crosetto, combines the traditional training activities of the Navy's Officer Cadets on the School Ship with the promotion of Made in Italy excellence in the main ports reached through the Villaggio Italia.
At the Marina Bay Cruise Centre, look forward to an exciting lineup of events dedicated to music, cinema, art, the beauty of Italy but also scientific research, sustainability, technology and entrepreneurship, tourism, and markets. The Villaggio Italia in Singapore will serve as a platform where guests can participate in the dialogue on strategic issues regarding the future: sustainability, research, markets, and entrepreneurship.
Make Your Reservation to Access the Amerigo Vespucci
Access to Villaggio Italia is free of charge. However, reservations must be made before you visit. And to access the terminal, you will need to have a valid ID with you. Wearing comfortable footwear is highly recommended!
Here are the time slots for Amerigo Vespucci:
- Thursday (24 October): 7:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Friday (25 October): 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm
- Saturday (26 October): 10:00 am to 4:30 pm
- Sunday (27 October): 10:30 am to 6:30 pm
While the Villaggio Italia will be open to the public daily from 9:00 am to 10:45 pm (exceptions: Thursday, 24 Oct will open to the public at 7:30 pm, at the end of the opening ceremony and Monday, 28 Oct will close in the afternoon at 5 pm, at the end of the closing ceremony).
See more details and make your reservation via https://tourvespucci.it/en/singapore-24-28-october-2024/
Our Experience
Tickets have been fully redeemed. For those who managed to snag tickets, here are more pictures and additional tips for your visit!
We boarded the ship on 24 Oct 2024 as part of an introductory tour. Through the experience, you will get to explore the Main Deck and Upper Deck of the ship, and get a feel of how it's like setting sail. It's cool to be able to closely look at the different structures that form the ship. We were informed that the pillars supporting the ship goes up to 60kg!
It is really a heritage ship with the interiors carefully preserved and you will feel like traveling back in time with the timeless designs (eg: bells, doors). For those with kids or elderly, do wear proper shoes and to watch your footing as the stairs are really steep and the ship does "float up and down" with the waves.
Also note that while light snacks are sold at the Italian Village (pizza and gelato). there ain't much food choices available.
The nearest MRT station is Marina South Pier and after exiting the station, would need to walk 500m before reaching the Cruise Centre. Participants needs to bring their NRIC for verification!
We hope this helps!
